The Fairhope Public Library is one of the City's crown jewels. Opened in 2006, the 72,000 square foot, 2 story facility can house more than 10,000 books, magazines, audio visual materials and more. Designed by Mac Walcott of Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects, the brick and stucco exterior leads into a spacious foyer and the 180-seat Giddens Conference Center. The main library is complete with computer stations, reading nooks and areas dedicated to children and young adults.